Erdogan told: For Turkey’s sake at a time of great peril, ease up on your authoritarianism As war threatens Middle East, just outcomes for the Kurds and the president's jailed chief rival are needed to build solidarity, say analysts.

As war threatens Middle East, just outcomes for the Kurds and the president's jailed chief rival are needed to build solidarity, say analysts. Bne IntelliNews

Dubai underwater following torrential rains Dubai was underwater after torrential rain overwhelmed the sewage system and left roads under water and street level shops swimming in water on March 28.

Dubai was underwater after torrential rain overwhelmed the sewage system and left roads under water and street level shops swimming in water on March 28. Bne IntelliNews #Dubai #TorrentialRain #Flooding #WeatherAlert #SevereWeather

Satellite imagery confirms extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent facilities.

Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant that was hit by Iranian missiles on March 18, including the apparent collapse of primary heat exchangers at Train 6 and structural damage to adjacent… Bne IntelliNews #SatelliteImagery #RasLaffan #LNG #Qatar #Iran

Pashtun tribal leaders in Pakistan voiced support for Iran during a gathering at the Iranian consulate in Peshawar, signalling the potential for broader regional unrest. Bne IntelliNews #Pashtun #IranSupport #PakistanMeeting #RegionalUnrest #TribalLeaders

17,000 US troops to arrive in the Gulf for possible ground invasion of Iran 17,000 US troops arrived in the gulf ahead of what could possibly be a land invasion by the Trump administration in an effort to bring the war in Iran to a speedy end.

17,000 US troops arrived in the gulf ahead of what could possibly be a land invasion by the Trump administration in an effort to bring the war in Iran to a speedy end. Bne IntelliNews #USTroops #IranConflict #MiddleEast #MilitaryPresence #GroundInvasion

Iran's largest steelmaker appeals to global industry bodies after strike kills workers Iran's largest steelmaker says a strike on its facilities killed and injured workers despite US assurances that industrial infrastructure would be spared, as the company appeals to global steel bodies for support.

Iran's largest steelmaker says a strike on its facilities killed and injured workers despite US assurances that industrial infrastructure would be spared, as the company appeals to global steel bodies for support. Bne IntelliNews #Iran #SteelIndustry #WorkerSafety #Strike #GlobalSupport

Turkey and Middle East states working to protect US-Iran talks from sabotage Turkey and regional states are preparing measures to protect US-Iran talks from sabotage, a Turkish diplomatic source says, as both sides trade accusations of bad faith over the negotiating process.

Turkey and regional states are preparing measures to protect US-Iran talks from sabotage, a Turkish diplomatic source says, as both sides trade accusations of bad faith over the negotiating process. Bne IntelliNews #Turkey #Iran #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #USIranTalks

Iran navy commander threatens to strike USS Abraham Lincoln Iran's navy commander has threatened to strike the USS Abraham Lincoln with shore-to-sea missiles along the Makran coast.

Iran's navy commander has threatened to strike the USS Abraham Lincoln with shore-to-sea missiles along the Makran coast. Bne IntelliNews #Iran #USAbrahamLincoln #Navy #MilitaryThreat #Geopolitics

Ukraine and Qatar sign defence cooperation agreement Ukraine and Qatar have signed a defence cooperation agreement covering joint projects, technology development and investment in missile and drone defence, according to a statement released during a Ukrainian delegation’s visit to Doha.

Ukraine and Qatar have signed a defence cooperation agreement covering joint projects, technology development and investment in missile and drone defence, according to a statement released during a Ukrainian… Bne IntelliNews #Ukraine #Qatar #DefenseCooperation #MilitaryTechnology #MissileDefense

Iran chamber of commerce publishes wartime regional economic resilience blueprint Iran's chamber of commerce has published a wartime economic blueprint treating each province as a semi-self-sufficient cell.

Iran's chamber of commerce has published a wartime economic blueprint treating each province as a semi-self-sufficient cell. Bne IntelliNews #Iran #Economy #Commerce #Wartime #EconomicResilience

Iran says US soldiers ‘will become prey for sharks of Persian Gulf’ Iran's military and parliament speaker have warned that US troops attempting a ground operation will "burn," with Ghalibaf saying fighters are waiting and that missiles, protests and the Strait of Hormuz have America "by the throat."

Iran's military and parliament speaker have warned that US troops attempting a ground operation will "burn," with Ghalibaf saying fighters are waiting and that missiles, protests and the Strait of Hormuz have America "by the… Bne IntelliNews #Iran #USMilitary #PersianGulf #MiddleEast #Geopolitics

Kremlin says Trump's Gaza peace council has 'lost relevance' The Kremlin says Trump's Gaza peace council has become less relevant amid the wider Middle East war, as Russia continues to hold off on a decision over whether to join the initiative.

The Kremlin says Trump's Gaza peace council has become less relevant amid the wider Middle East war, as Russia continues to hold off on a decision over whether to join the initiative. Bne IntelliNews #Trump #Gaza #PeaceCouncil #Kremlin #MiddleEast

Saudi Arabia warns filming missile interceptions is ‘treason’ Saudi Arabia has warned that filming missile and drone interceptions is tantamount to treason.

Saudi Arabia has warned that filming missile and drone interceptions is tantamount to treason. Bne IntelliNews #SaudiArabia #MissileDefense #DroneInterception #NationalSecurity #Treason

Israeli embassy in Japan refuses A-bomb survivors’ statement on Iran The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan.

The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. Bne IntelliNews #Israel #Japan #Tokyo #ABombSurvivors #Iran

Pakistan confirms passage for 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption.

Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the… Bne IntelliNews #Pakistan #StraitOfHormuz #EnergySecurity #ShippingNews #Iran

Bulgaria unveils €100mn package to curb impact of rising oil prices Measures aim to preserve citizens' purchasing power and prevent disruptions to supply chains as higher global energy costs linked to the war in the Middle East feed into domestic prices.

Measures aim to preserve citizens' purchasing power and prevent disruptions to supply chains as higher global energy costs linked to the war in the Middle East feed into domestic prices. Bne IntelliNews #Bulgaria #OilPrices #EnergyCrisis #EconomicMeasures #SupplyChain

Yemen’s Houthis enter the Gulf war on Iran's side Yemeni Houthis officially entered the war on March 28 and announced its first operation, firing a ballistic missile against "Israeli military targets."

Yemeni Houthis officially entered the war on March 28 and announced its first operation, firing a ballistic missile against "Israeli military targets." Bne IntelliNews #Yemen #Houthis #Iran #GulfWar #MiddleEast

Israel hits Iran’s biggest steel plants, Tehran to retaliate Three co-ordinated Israeli strikes hit all of Iran’s largest steel plants simultaneously on March 28. Iran issued evacuation orders for six of the largest steel plants in neighbouring Gulf countries as well as Israel as it prepared to retaliate.

Three co-ordinated Israeli strikes hit all of Iran’s largest steel plants simultaneously on March 28. Iran issued evacuation orders for six of the largest steel plants in neighbouring Gulf countries as well as Israel as it… Bne IntelliNews #Israel #Iran #SteelIndustry #MiddleEast #Geopolitics

Estonia to fortify grid with concrete shielding after drone hits power plant Transmission system operator Elering is considering protective measures for key infrastructure based on Ukrainian experience.

Transmission system operator Elering is considering protective measures for key infrastructure based on Ukrainian experience. Bne IntelliNews #Estonia #EnergySecurity #Infrastructure #PowerPlant #DroneThreat

Iran oil revenues surge as exports rise despite regional tensions Iran’s oil revenues have climbed sharply in March, rising by an estimated $25mn per day from the previous month to reach $139mn per day, as exports increase and price discounts narrow despite tensions in the Middle East, says Goldman Sachs.

Iran’s oil revenues have climbed sharply in March, rising by an estimated $25mn per day from the previous month to reach $139mn per day, as exports increase and price discounts narrow despite tensions in the Middle East, says… Bne IntelliNews #Iran #OilRevenue #OilExports #MiddleEast #GoldmanSachs

Armenia secures $300mn syndicated loan for AI data centre project Six financial institutions agreed to finance Firebird AI’s artificial intelligence data centre project in Armenia.

Six financial institutions agreed to finance Firebird AI’s artificial intelligence data centre project in Armenia. Bne IntelliNews #Armenia #ArtificialIntelligence #AIDataCentre #SyndicatedLoan #Finance

Russian businesses in Middle East slow activity as conflict disrupts deals There are 14,000 Russian companies registered in the UAE, and 150,000 Russians live there. Without the need for visas and the can-do attitude to business, Dubai has become a favourite destination for Russian entrepreneurs escaping from sanctions.

There are 14,000 Russian companies registered in the UAE, and 150,000 Russians live there. Without the need for visas and the can-do attitude to business, Dubai has become a favourite destination for Russian entrepreneurs… Bne IntelliNews #RussianBusiness #MiddleEast #UAE #Dubai #Entrepreneurship

Anti-Trump protests outweigh supporter rallies - Statista Protests in the United States against President Donald Trump or the Trump administration by far outweigh rallies organized by Trump supporters, Statista reports.

Protests in the United States against President Donald Trump or the Trump administration by far outweigh rallies organized by Trump supporters, Statista reports. Bne IntelliNews #AntiTrump #Protests #TrumpRallies #PoliticalActivism #SocialJustice

COMMENT: Could Iran target undersea cables? Iran's deadliest weapon is not airborne. Seventeen submarine cables on the Persian Gulf floor carry 30% of global internet traffic and the world's financial bloodstream. The IRGC may already have orders to cut them. EU and GCC leaders are not.

Iran's deadliest weapon is not airborne. Seventeen submarine cables on the Persian Gulf floor carry 30% of global internet traffic and the world's financial bloodstream. The IRGC may already have orders to cut… Bne IntelliNews #Iran #UnderseaCables #CyberSecurity #InternetTraffic #GlobalEconomy

Iran claims F-16 shot down and Ukrainian anti-drone depot destroyed in Dubai Iran's IRGC claims it downed a US MQ-9 over Shiraz, struck an F-16 over Fars province and destroyed a Ukrainian anti-drone depot in Dubai killing 21 personnel, as wave 85 of its missile campaign continues.

Iran's IRGC claims it downed a US MQ-9 over Shiraz, struck an F-16 over Fars province and destroyed a Ukrainian anti-drone depot in Dubai killing 21 personnel, as wave 85 of its missile campaign continues. Bne IntelliNews #Iran #F16 #MQ9 #UkrainianConflict #MilitaryNews

Designs for Kazakhstan’s futuristic Alatau City released Core district with 272-metre landmark skyscraper to offer panoramic views of surrounding Tian Shan mountains.

Core district with 272-metre landmark skyscraper to offer panoramic views of surrounding Tian Shan mountains. Bne IntelliNews #Kazakhstan #AlatauCity #FuturisticDesign #Skyscraper #Architecture

Second attack on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power station raises Chernobyl radiation cloud spectre A second missile attack in the proximity to Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant (NPP) has raised the spectre of a Chernobyl-like cloud of radiation drifting over the Gulf region, making some countries uninhabitable and poisoning the water.

A second missile attack in the proximity to Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant (NPP) has raised the spectre of a Chernobyl-like cloud of radiation drifting over the Gulf region, making some countries uninhabitable and poisoning the… Bne IntelliNews #Iran #Bushehr #NuclearPower #Chernobyl #Radiation

Philippines faces economic strain from Iran conflict The emergency measures, introduced this week amid concerns over the availability and stability of the country’s energy supply, allow the president to direct the distribution of fuel, food, medicines and other essential goods.

The emergency measures, introduced this week amid concerns over the availability and stability of the country’s energy supply, allow the president to direct the distribution of fuel, food, medicines and… Bne IntelliNews #Philippines #IranConflict #EconomicStrain #EnergySupply #EmergencyMeasures

Crisis-virus: From disruption to destruction “We are facing a real shock that is probably beyond what we can imagine at the moment,” said European Central Bank (ECB) head Christine Lagarde in a recent interview.

“We are facing a real shock that is probably beyond what we can imagine at the moment,” said European Central Bank (ECB) head Christine Lagarde in a recent interview. Bne IntelliNews #CrisisManagement #EconomicImpact #COVID19 #CentralBank #ChristineLagarde